Welcome to Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center!
Our Mission
Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center has been providing adaptive (also known as therapeutic) horseback riding since Spring 2003.
We are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with physical, intellectual and/or emotional disabilities through the healing power of horsemanship and Equine Assisted Activities or Therapies.
Our Program
Therapy
The use of the horse involves a team approach among therapeutic riding instructors, horse leader, side-walker(s) and rider. The rider might be treated in a group or on an individual basis.
Education
The emphasis is to incorporate cognitive, behavioral, psychological and physical goals while teaching adapted riding. The horse is a strong motivator for accomplishing these goals.
Sport
Activities are directed toward the acquisition of skills leading to the accomplishment of specific horsemanship goals. By learning skills needed for the sport, therapeutic and recreational goals are also achieved.
About Us
Therapeutic riding is a horseback riding lesson for children and adults with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities. Participants learn how to groom, tack up, lead and ride a horse under the supervision of a Therapeutic Riding Instructor. The goal for the participant (rider) is to learn horsemanship skills, along with added benefits including improved social and listening skills, self confidence, posture and overall JOY!
To create the best environment, a riding instructor will review each rider's ability and design a riding curriculum that is individualized. A riding instructor, a horse leader and one to two volunteers will be assigned to each rider.
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Lessons are taught in groups of 4-6
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Lessons consist of 6 week sessions, with a 2 week break between sessions
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Sessions run from March - November
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Lessons are held in both indoor and outdoor arenas
Download and complete the appropriate form below to participate in a session.
Interested in Volunteering?
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our program. Freedom Reins could not operate without the dedication and commitment of our volunteers. Volunteers will assist the Riding Instructors to ensure directions are being carried out to the best of the riders ability. Volunteers will also assist with barn duties, fundraising efforts and various activities associated with our therapeutic riding center.
Anyone who has the desire to help, and have a wonderful time is welcome. No previous experience is necessary.
Download and complete the forms below to become a volunteer.
How You Can Help
We invite you to become a Friend of Freedom Reins.
Monetary donations of any amount will help defray our operating expenses and minimize the cost of riding lessons for our riders.
Your monetary donations are tax deductible. Make your check payable to Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center Inc. Mail the check to:
Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.
Attention: Julie Wininger
P. O. Box 830
Jasper, IN 47547